News Headlines Jan 5, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

DSS Nabs Masterminds of Kogi Bomb Explosion During Buhari’s Visit
NCS Urges NASS to Drop NITDA’s Bill for Lack of Stakeholders’ Input
APM Terminals Apapa Wins NPA Award on Safety
Pela: I’ll Enthrone Fairness, Equity and Justice If Elected Delta Governor
Oando, Union Bank Exit NGX-30 Index
SEC: Proliferation of Illegal Operators Major Concern In Capital Market
Group Calls for Adoption of International Standard to Validate Nigeria’s National Digital Literacy Framework
46-Year-Old Egbinola Oluyinka Anthony Needs N25m For Kidney Transplant
First anniversary: Enugu community Celebrates Igwe Don Sylvester Nweke
Former Nigeria Envoy to Jordan, Faruk Malami Yabo, Leads Supporters to PDP in Sokoto
2023: Tinubu is Next President After Buhari, Says APC Chieftain
No Plans to Drop My Deputy, Says Diri
Osun Gov Promises to Follow Due Process in Handling Chieftaincy Affairs
FG Inaugurates NDDC Governing Board
Low Traffic on Akwa Ibom Streets over Hike in Fuel Product
Amid Uncertainties, Advertising Set for A Good Year
5G, Fintech Innovation, Will Drive Telecom Sector in 2023
Zoracom Launches Network, Security Operations Centre
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Rewards Nigerians with N32m
OPEN LETTER TO SALIU MUSTAPHA
MAKINDE: THE AUGURIES ARE BRIGHT
Looking Ahead In 2023 – Rekindling Hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector
Leading Academics, Industry Operators for Pharmacy Academy Induction
Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Donates 63m ML Blood across Hospitals
Clina-Lancet Deepens Health Knowledge among Girls in Lagos
Entertain No Fears Over Winnings, 22Bet Assures Stakers
Awoniyi Lifts Nottingham Forest from Relegation to Mid-table
World Cup Winner, Messi, Returns to PSG
Lewandowski Banned from Barca Matches
Antetokounmpo Scores Career-high 55 Points
Ronaldo Banned from Debut for Al-Nassr Tonight
Inter End Napoli’s 11-match Unbeaten Run
IMC to Hand out Takeoff Grants to NPFL Clubs in Abuja Today
‘If the Patient Dies, Kill the Doctor’
NIGERIANS MUST WAKE UP IN 2023
EDITORIAL: STANDARDISING PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

The Nation

Tinubu, Shettima, APC chiefs shut down Kano
Wike confident of victory for his preferred presidential candidate
PDP chieftains shun Makinde, hold rally for Atiku in Ibadan
NUPENG threatens strike over alleged security harassment
Eighth Day Fidau today
Election: ‘Obasanjo can’t dictate to us’
Council presents N2.5b budget
I’ll transform Lagos economy, says Accord candidate
‘How Presidential Amnesty Programme can reach full potential’
Firm unveils farmers’ market outlet
‘Why Tinubu, Shettima should be elected on February 25’
Deeper Life gets ‘Daily Manna’ app
Enugu to receive Tinubu January 11
2023: INEC receives last batch of BVAS
Bauchi police kill three suspected kidnappers
Kaduna court remands two for firearms possession
Abdulrazaq mourns Air Force officer
Suspects held for Kogi monarch’s palace blast, Kuje jailbreak
APC chieftain Mumuni berates Obasanjo over Peter Obi’s endorsement
Obasanjo endorses Obi (awa l’okan)…why all the fuss?
Sokoto PRP collapses its structure into APC
Ezea: PDP can’t stop Labour Party in Enugu
Currency depreciation worsening debt service costs, says World Bank
NAHCO equipment rams into Air Peace aircraft at Lagos Airport
Nigeria seeks World Bank, others’ partnership on digital economy
Customs appoints three ACGs, promotes 1,490 senior officers
Don Jazzy: I might go broke if I continue giving strangers money
Bobrisky congratulates self on ‘becoming’ a woman
Men become proud when hyped by their women, claims BBNaija’s Veeiye
The Voice Nigeria 4: Five talents wow coaches as blind audition continues
EDITORIAL: Condemnable
•That looting the public treasury at year-end has persisted for so long is a shame

The Punch

NNPC prospects for oil in Niger, Borno –Report
Doctors threaten to shut hospitals over colleague’s murder
Ngige says Buhari not responsible for hunger, poverty
Discos hike electricity tariff secretly, consumers kick
Nigeria’s debt to hit N77tn, loan servicing gulps N5.2tn
Elections: INEC sets aside 8,809 BVAS as backup
I don’t understand why assassins killed my brother, wife, son – Slain ex-CBN worker’s sibling
Doctors threaten to shut hospitals over colleague’s murder
Drunk driver kills baker as wife tackles police
Again, relative attacks medical worker over dead patient
Olaleye: Medical test shows repeated forceful penetration – Doctor
Sex romp: Principal denies cover-up, suspends six students
NNPC prospects for oil in Niger, Borno –Report
25 buyers invited for Polaris Bank sale – CBN
Nigeria’s debt to hit N77tn, loan servicing gulps N5.2tn
Some govs are bent on killing LGs – Ebonyi senator
Kwankwaso says politics of ethnicity will fail
A’Ibom PDP, APC gov candidates shun peace accord
Why I can’t support any presidential candidate —Ngige
2023: INEC receives last batch of BVAS
Ronaldo vs Ighalo: Who will emerge Saudi goals king?
Hearn reveals Joshua return now in April
Lawal battles Sozer for UBO title
Kemi Adetiba confirms King of Boys trilogy
Editorial: Rising political violence must be crushed
2023, our year of election
Burna Boy and how to survive fame
African studios and bridges to a circular economy
EFCC and asset disposal
Towards a remarkable 2023
Meta fined €390m over EU data breaches
How Nigerians above 40 can stay healthy – Physician
Six states account for 84% cholera cases – NCDC
Mental health challenge of leadership

Leadership

Assets Declaration: Court Stops Probe, Arrest Of INEC Chairman
Alteration Of 2023 Budget: Federal Govt At Crossroads, Says Debt Profile May Hit N72trn
I Will Serve Nigeria With All My Heart, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
Pre-election Hubbub
Ending The Scourge Of Cholera
After 4 Years, Federal Govt Inaugurates New NDDC Board
DSS Arrests Masterminds Of Kogi Explosion
Another Fuel Scarcity Imminent As NUPENG Threatens Nationwide Strike
Bauchi Emirate Sacks Kingmaker For Disrespecting Bala Mohammed
PDP On Edge As G-5 Governors Meet In Oyo
Go After Killers Of Fatinoyes, Gov Abiodun Tells Police
Court Judgement Stopping DSS From Inviting Emefiele Landmark, Say Ethnic Youth Leaders
NUPENG Threatens Nationwide Strike, Accuses Security Agents Of High-handedness
2023: Coalition Stages Solidarity Walk For Atiku/Okowa In Oyo
Stakeholders Hail FCT Court Verdict Declaring INEC Chairman’s Assets Declaration Valid
2023 Elections: INEC Receives Last Consignment Of BVAS
JUST-IN: DSS Arrests 2 Terrorists Who Masterminded Kogi Explosion
Kwankwaso Flags Off Campaign In Edo, Seeks Support For NNPP Candidates
NAF Appoints, Redeploys Senior Officers In New Shake-up

The Sun

Enugu’s oil producing status: My successor’ll excel –Ugwuanyi
Nigeria debt may hit N77trn by May 2023
Stakeholders slam FG over N3.36trn budget for fuel subsidy
PDP leaders intensify move to pacify G-5 governors
FG seeks end to haphazard development in Niger Delta
Asset declaration: Court restrains DSS, others from probing INEC chairman
Fuel scarcity may worsen as NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over alleged security agents’ brutality
EFCC secures 3,785 convictions in 2022
Attack on Ohakim politically motivated –IPOB
How we kidnapped, raped, scammed victims –Suspects
2 killed, houses, vehicles razed during Ondo carnival
DSS nabs mastermind of Kogi bomb blast
Ngige tackles Obasanjo for criticising Buhari in letter to Nigerians
Atiku mocks Tinubu over Buhari’s absence from campaigns
I’ll keep my promise to Nigerians, says Tinubu
2022: Year of many challenges for INEC
2023: INEC takes delivery of last batch of BVAS machines
2023 budget: Aggregate expenditure pegged at N21.83tn, N6.46trn for capital spending
FG inaugurates NDDC Board
Nigeria’s FX outflows to UK via study expenses hit $2.5bn in 2022
Avocado industry to generate 35,000 jobs by 2027
2022: Real sector growth unimpressive, declined
Customs appoints 3 ACGs, promotes 1,490 senior officers
Delta: Iluobe killed by visitor who pretended to be sick –CP
Shake-up as NAF appoints new branch chiefs, FOCs, spokesman, others
1999 constitution won’t guarantee emergence of credible leaders –Afe Babalola
Nnamdi Kanu’s family cries out
2023 budget: Aggregate expenditure pegged at N21.83tn, N6.46trn for capital spending
Peseiro hits Europe for Super Eagles stars
Athletes in top ranking: Onyali applauds Sports Minister
CAF U20 AFCON: Bosso reveals areas foreign pros are needed
IMC to hold public presentation of take-off grants to clubs in Abuja
Messi given guard of honour on return to PSG
Karaonye hopeful for a good game against Heartland
WTT Contender: Quadri to compete for honours in Durban
2023: I want a good, family-oriented man –Georgina Ibeh
Mr. Governor, matters arising on murder of Bolanle Raheem
X-raying NASS Committee on Culture and Tourism
Jibunoh @ 85: Celebrating a tireless birther of dreams, nurturer of vision
ObiDients’ fundamental mistake
Iconic general of the year 2022
Remember, APC boycotted 2014 national conference
Nnamdi Kanu’s family cries out
2023 budget: Aggregate expenditure pegged at N21.83tn, N6.46trn for capital spending
Speculation won’t deter me from preferred presidential candidate – Wike
EFCC secures 3,785 convictions in 2022
Attack on Ohakim politically motivated –IPOB
How we kidnapped, raped, scammed victims –Suspects
2 killed, houses, vehicles razed during Ondo carnival
DSS nabs mastermind of Kogi bomb blast
Customs appoints 3 ACGs, promotes 1,490 senior officers
Delta: Iluobe killed by visitor who pretended to be sick –CP
Shake-up as NAF appoints new branch chiefs, FOCs, spokesman, others
Peseiro hits Europe for Super Eagles stars
Athletes in top ranking: Onyali applauds Sports Minister
CAF U20 AFCON: Bosso reveals areas foreign pros are needed
IMC to hold public presentation of take-off grants to clubs in Abuja
Messi given guard of honour on return to PSG
1999 constitution won’t guarantee emergence of credible leaders –Afe Babalola

Daily Trust

ISWAP Commander Behind Kogi Explosion During Buhari’s Visit Arrested – DSS
Bauchi Commissioner Resigns After Father’s Removal As Emirate Councilor
Court Stops DSS From Arresting INEC Chairman
The Common Denominator
My Life Or His Publicity? When Zulum Made A Call
What Resolutions Are You Making This Year?
As The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Kicks Off
AOIYEO Presents ‘Charter Of Demands’ Document To Ona Of Abaji
Bauchi Emirate Strips Ex-Minister Of Wazirin For ‘Disrespecting Gov’
Fuel Scarcity: Crisis Far From Over – Marketers
Senate: Adamu, Kyari, Nasiha’s Seats Still Vacant 9 Months After Resignation
Daily Trust Reporter Escapes Terrorist Attack In Kogi
Why Nigeria Won’t Get Credible Leaders At 2023 Polls – Afe Babalola
Atiku’s Supporters Dare Makinde, Hold Major Rally In Ibadan
Tinubu Flaunts Dance Skill As Mammoth Crowd ‘Shuts Down’ Kano
Being Disabled In Nigeria Is Tortuous – Gbenga Daniel’s Son
NPA Adjudges APM Terminals Best Port Operator
NUPENG Threatens Strike Over Burning Of 2 HPFO-Laden Tanker
Fresh Hurdles Over New Safety Bureau
31 Of 72 World Economies To Hit Recession In 2023, Nigeria Safe – IMF
OBJ’s Endorsement Won’t Take Obi Anywhere – Reps Forum
Lone Female Guber Candidate In Borno Optimistic Of Beating Zulum
NPFL Clubs To Receive IMC’s N200m Take-Off Grant Today
Anambra Sports Boss Hails First Aguata Marathon Race
Lobi Stars Intensify Preparations For 2023 NPFL Season
Gara-Gombe Says He’s Committed To Athletics In Gombe
World Cup Winner Messi Returns To Club Duty With PSG
Ukraine Outlet Reconstructs Damaged Cars For Battlefield
2023: Sierra Leone And The Democratic Imperative In West Africa
Editorial: As The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Kicks Off
How Community Engagement Improves Early Child Education Enrolment In Sokoto